Master of Science in Education

The MSEd program is up to date with current trends in learning, so educators have the best tools for their students. Graduates are well equipped for administrative roles. They are positioned for increased marketability and for recognition of expertise by peers and employers.

Southern advantages

• Christian perspective: The program is grounded in time-tested Adventist education principles and is designed to train professionals for work in any setting.
• Faith and learning: All education courses not only incorporate a biblical foundation, but also provide ways for Christian educators to nurture faith throughout the educational system.
• Experienced practitioners: Our professors teach from a broad range of professional experience in both private and public school settings. The latest technology is integrated throughout the program.
• Designed for convenience: On-campus intensives are offered in the summer. Online classes and hybrid classes (with online and on-campus components) provide even more convenience for the working educator’s schedule.

How the program works

Instructional Leadership: Thisis an online program with one on-campus, two-week intensive. This emphasis prepares leaders for roles as school principals and superintendents. Courses meeting the requirements for the NAD Principal Endorsement are also offered online.

Literacy Education: This is an online program with one on-campus, two-week intensive. This emphasis prepares teachers to engage and empower students to be strong communicators and critical thinkers.

Outdoor Education: Offered during Summer Field Schools or Fall/Winter Intensives, teachers, youth leaders, camp directors and others learn how to meet a variety of educational and emotional needs through God's book of nature.

Southern Adventist University is a co-educational institution established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, offering doctoral, master’s, baccalaureate, associate degrees, and one-year certificates. Various delivery modalities (face-to-face, online, hybrid and other) are employed in order to effectively support learners enrolled in the university’s classes and programs.

The Mission

Grounded in Jesus Christ and dedicated to the beliefs of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, we equip students to embrace biblical truth, embody academic and professional excellence, and pursue Spirit-filled lives of service.

The Vision

Southern Adventist University’s vision is to:

• Model the love of Jesus in every interaction.
• Invite each student into a saving relationship with Jesus.
• Inspire each student to engage with God’s Church and the world through service and witness.
• Provide each student with an exceptional learning experience that equips them to thrive in a fluid, global job market.